A client with a major burn who is unconscious, dyspneic, and ...

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A client with a major burn who is unconscious, dyspneic, and cyanotic has a decreased level of oxyhemoglobin. The nurse realizes this finding is secondary to:
 
  1. cardiac arrest.
  2. carbon monoxide poisoning.
  3. pulmonary collapse.
  4. smoke inhalation.

Question 2

A client with superficial and partial-thickness burns of the cheek was very concerned about permanent damage. The nurse should focus the client teaching on:
 
  1. use of plastic surgery to relieve scarring.
  2. prevention of infection to reduce scarring.
  3. use of vitamin E to prevent scarring.
  4. scrubbing the burned area daily to promote new skin growth.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Smoke inhalation can result in inhalation of carbon monoxide, an asphyxiant that displaces oxygen and binds with hemoglobin. This causes hypoxemia in the client.
2. Smoke inhalation can result in inhalation of carbon monoxide, an asphyxiant that displaces oxygen and binds with hemoglobin. This causes hypoxemia in the client.
3. Smoke inhalation can result in inhalation of carbon monoxide, an asphyxiant that displaces oxygen and binds with hemoglobin. This causes hypoxemia in the client.
4. Smoke inhalation can result in inhalation of carbon monoxide, an asphyxiant that displaces oxygen and binds with hemoglobin. This causes hypoxemia in the client.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Plastic surgery might be an option after primary healing has occurred.
2. Infection of the burn injury can cause further damage and scarring.
3. Vitamin E is used keep skin softer and more supple, but not to prevent scarring.
4. The skin is too fragile for scrubbing.